You’re invited to the Melamoon Final Pitch

by Kainoa Lloyd | October 13, 2026 | Black Builders Network News, Black Entrepreneurship Program, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

Let’s give Black entrepreneurship a full audience and a loud round of applause. 👏🏾 The Melamoon National Tour reaches its grand finale this Saturday, October 17, and BIZ, in partnership with FACE, is inviting Black founders to join the celebration. Founders spend...

2026 IMPACT Gala Recap: A Night of Community, Celebration & Impact

by Kainoa Lloyd | October 13, 2026 | Federation Monthly Recap, Gala | 0 Comments

2026 IMPACT Gala Recap: A Night of Community, Celebration & Impact On October 3, 2026, more than 200 guests came together for the Fourth Annual IMPACT Gala, hosted by the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) and Skills For Life (SFL). View this post on...

2026 AGM Recap: Celebrating Impact, Growth and a New Chapter for FBC

by Kainoa Lloyd | October 13, 2026 | Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

On September 10th, 2026, The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) recently brought together members, volunteers, partners, staff and community supporters for our 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), an opportunity to reflect on our progress, celebrate the people behind...

October 2026 – Grants and Funding Opportunities for Black-Led and Community-Based Nonprofit

by Kainoa Lloyd | October 13, 2026 | Black Builders Network News, Businesses & Nonprofits, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

Foundation for Black Communities – Black Ideas Grant (B.I.G.) 4.0 (October 20, 2026) Focus: Strengthening the capacity, sustainability, and long-term impact of Black-led, Black-mandated, and Black-serving organizations across Canada through three strategic funding...

Common Grant Application Mistakes and How to Fix Them Before You Submit

by Kainoa Lloyd | October 13, 2026 | Black Builders Network News, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

You put in the work, drafted the proposal, pulled together your numbers, and then you heard nothing. Or worse, you got the rejection email. The hard truth is that in many scenarios, grant applications are not turned down because the proposal is weak. They are turned...

September 2026 – Grants and Funding Opportunities for Black-led and Community-Based Nonprofits

by Kainoa Lloyd | September 16, 2026 | Black Builders Network News, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

Welcome to our monthly grant list for Black-led/ B3 Non profits and Charities. Whether you’re launching a new initiative, scaling your impact, or need support for infrastructure and capacity-building, here new and ongoing grants to help fund your Black non profit ...

The Current Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem: From Idea to VC

by Kainoa Lloyd | September 15, 2026 | Black Builders Network News, Blog, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

As the number of Black entrepreneurship rises across Canada (75% of Black-owned businesses started within the last decade according to the 2025 Black Entrepreneurship in Canada report), it is critical the new and prospective entrepreneurs are aware of the programs,...

Nominations Open: 2026 Impact Creator Award

by Kainoa Lloyd | August 18, 2026 | Gala | 0 Comments

They Create. They Inspire. They Make an Impact. Every day, Black creators are using their voices, platforms, and creativity to celebrate culture, challenge perspectives, amplify underrepresented voices, and build stronger communities. The Impact Creator Award,...

State of Black Entrepreneurship in Canada : Why Access to Capital Remains the Biggest Barrier 2026

by Kainoa Lloyd | August 15, 2026 | Black Builders Network News, Black Entrepreneurship Program, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

Beyond Survival: Why Access to Capital Remains the Biggest Barrier Building a business is an incredible pathway to economic independence and generational wealth. But the reality is, in order to beat the odds, you have to know what you’re up against and, more...

August 2026 – Grants and Funding Opportunities for Black-led and Community-Based Nonprofits

by Kainoa Lloyd | August 15, 2026 | Black Builders Network News, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

Welcome to our monthly grant list for Black-led / B3 nonprofits and charities. Whether you’re launching a new initiative, scaling your impact, or need support for infrastructure and capacity-building, here are new and ongoing grants to help fund your Black nonprofit...

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FBC Annual General Meeting 2023: A Year of Impact

Oct 24, 2024

On October 23, the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM), with 45 participants reflecting on the organization’s 2023 milestones and setting the stage for an exciting year ahead. The meeting, called to order by Robert Tyndale,...

Community Consultations – City of Toronto 2025 Budget

Oct 21, 2024

Your Voice Matters: Help Shape the Future of Toronto Community organizations have partnered with the city of Toronto to host city-wide community consulations on the 2025 city buddget. Join us in creating positive change by sharing your experiences, ideas and...

Heritage Unveiled in Montreal!

Oct 15, 2024

On October 12th, the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC), in collaboration with Canadian Heritage through the Youth Take Charge program, hosted Heritage Unveiled at the vibrant Never Was Average space in Montreal. This event brought together history, community, and...

Heritage Unveiled: Celebrating the past, present and the future

Oct 9, 2024

Join us this weekend for Heritage Unveiled, a virtual event celebrating the significant contributions of Black Canadians to our history, culture, and society. Heritage Unveiled promises an afternoon filled with education, thought-provoking discussions, and community...

The Green Family’s $10,000 Donation Strengthens the Federation of Black Canadians’ Mission

Oct 9, 2024

The Barry and Laurie Green Family Charitable Trust has made a generous $10,000 donation to the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) and the Skills for Life (SFL) initiative. This contribution marks a significant boost for key programs, such as the Black...

Black Innovation Zone (BIZ) in Partnership with FBC @ Elevate Conference 2024

Oct 8, 2024

The Black Innovation Zone (BIZ) packed the house again with hundreds of Black entrepreneurs present, this time at Elevate Festival 2024. As one of the founding partners, the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) with our other founding partners Nobellum, Black Founders...

AGM 2024 for the Federation of Black Canadians!

Oct 5, 2024

The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) is proud to announce our Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for October 24th at 8 PM EST via Zoom. This meeting serves as a vital opportunity for our community to come together, reflect on our achievements over the past...

La FCN lance le Programme d’entrepreneuriat noir à Montréal

Sep 9, 2024

La Fédération des Canadiens Noirs (FCN) a franchi une étape importante en lançant la cohorte francophone de son Programme d'entrepreneuriat noir dans la vibrante ville de Montréal. Accueilli au célèbre Afromusée, l'événement a réuni des leaders communautaires, des...

Black Builders Network Virtual Event Recap

Aug 28, 2024

The Black Builders Network Virtual Event, hosted by the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC), brought together a dynamic group of Black-owned businesses and community leaders and non-profits for an enriching session of updates, presentations, and networking...

Nominations Open for 2024 Impact Student and Teacher Awards at the Gala

Jul 12, 2024

Nominations are now open for our Impact Student and Impact Teacher awards for the 2024 Gala. We will honouring 1 outstanding student who is making a positive impact on the community as well as 1 Phenomenal teacher that is having impact on these students' lives. Both...